ParkXChange Resource Library

Resources for Urban Park Professionals

This searchable library hosts helpful park resource documents, including cross-sector MOUs, equity action plans, agreements for park maintenance and operations, dog park and concession management, green infrastructure development and maintenance, community benefits, arts and cultural programming and events, as well as other resource guides and technical tools to support park partnerships.

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Agreement
Partnership Agreement for the Five Mile Creek Greenway
Freshwater Land Trust
This group is working on a 35-mile trail in an industrial area, working to restart local investment after major industry closures. They have implemented succes…
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Agreement
MOU Between Mayor’s Office of Community Empowerment & Opportunity and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
Mayors Office of Community Empowerment and Opportunity and Philadelphia Parks and Recreation
Agreement between Philly Parks & Rec Dept. and PowerCorpsPHL, an AmeriCorps initiative that engages “Opportunity Youth” in advancing their lives through servic…
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Case Study
River Garden | Memphis, TN
Memphis River Parks Partnership
A once dormant park has transformed into a breathtaking public space on the riverfront of downtown Memphis.
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Case Study
Equity in the Fourth Bluff District
Memphis River Parks Partnership
Memphis River Parks Partnership discovers transferring park ownership to local non-profit greatly assists equity in developing urban parks.
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Case Study
Washington Area Bicyclist Association | Washington, DC
Washington Area Bicyclists Association, Washington D.C
The Washington Area of Bicyclists Association annual fundraising bike ride showcases urban environment and historic sites along the C&O Canal.
Case Study
Healthy Aging at the Older Americans Center
Older Americans Center, Jasper, IN
A single fitness class started over 30 years ago has led to a thriving, full-time exercise program focused solely on residents age 55 and up.
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Technical Tool
The Active Communities Tool (ACT): An Action Planning Guide
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC
A guide to improve built environments and promote physical activity, and create a cross-sector action plan consistent with community context.
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Technical Tool
The Active Communities Tool (ACT): Assessment Modules
National Center for Chronic Disease Prevention and Health Promotion, CDC
Help users assess strengths and weaknesses of community plans, policies, and resources for improving built environments for physical activity.
Case Study
FY17 LWCF ORLP Selected Projects
National Park Service
A description of 16 Selected Projects and associated award amounts for FY17-18 LWCF-ORLP
Case Study
FY15.FY16 ORLP Selected Projects
National Park Service
A description of Selected Projects totalling $13.3 Million for Improvements to Local Parks and Recreation in 22 Cities for Fiscal year 15/16